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Australia's backstroke ace weighs up Olympic future

Heading to her last Commonwealth Games, Australian swimmer Kaylee McKeown says she hasn't made a call on whether she'll continue after the 2028 Olympics.

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'We can be great': Aussie on track after 'grim' injury

Kristina Clonan was struggling to tie her shoelaces a year ago, but now she has sights on Olympic glory as part of a new-look women's team sprint unit.

AAP

Before Olympic glory, there was Jaspal Rana: Indian shooting loses its first star

Indian shooting lost a legend with the passing of Jaspal Rana at 49. He was a trailblazing marksman and a dedicated coach. Rana inspired a generation and helped elevate shooting's profile in India. His influence extended to nurturing young talent and advocating for his athletes. His contributions shaped Indian shooting…

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'Jab mrityu nishchit ho...': Jaspal Rana's Instagram bio grabs attention. Last posts show Manu Bhaker's coach enjoying pizza & spaghetti in Switzerland

Jaspal Rana Last Instagram Post: Renowned Indian shooter and former Asian Games gold medallist Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after a cardiac emergency. He fell ill upon returning from the ISSF World Cup in Munich, requiring a stent procedure. Rana was instrumental in shaping India's modern shooting success as…

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‘You Move Like AI’: Pennsylvania Woman Tries Hurdles Like an Olympic Athlete. She Goes Viral For Stumbling Her Way Through

A track runner from Bucknell University has gone viral because of her valiant, yet catastrophically failed, effort to run a hurdles race. It seems that the internet has gained its latest meme on TikTok with Ella Majeran and her goofy attempt at hurdles (@ellasuperspam33). Majeran, who is from Pennsylvania, shared…

The Mary Sue

Olympic champion Shaun White says AI is 'leveling the playing field' for professional athletes

“This is really going to be accessible for everyone,” the three-time gold medalist said at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference.

Fortune

'False narrative': Chalmers on Olympic cash debate

Saying money has never been more important than ever as a new father, swimmer Kyle Chalmers says he can't blame clean athletes for going to the Enhanced Games.

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American teenager Lutkenhaus stuns Olympic champion as Gout learns lesson

Cooper Lutkenhaus, 17, won the 800m by 0.01sec while Gout Gout was told he ‘still has a long way to go’ after the Australian finished sixth in the 200m

The Guardian - UK

Olympic Gold Medalist Blasted For Gross Behavior By Neighbors Of Her San Francisco Home

“What a menace to society,” a netizen said as reports of the Gu family’s multiple feuds with neighbors surfaced.

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'Couch, broken furniture, medication bottles': Olympic gold medallist Eileen Gu’s California sea cliff home under scrutiny over trash in upscale area

Olympic skier Eileen Gu's family home in San Francisco became the center of a neighborhood dispute after a large pile of discarded household items spilled onto the sidewalk, blocking a fire hydrant. While neighbors complained and sanitation workers were alerted, the family's mother stated the items were carefully packed and…

The Economic Times

‘I’m disappointed and I’m not alone’: Matty Lee hits out at Olympic president’s ‘amateur’ stance on pay

Retired diver Matty Lee tells Donald McRae about his disappointment at Kirsty Coventry’s stance on athletes being paid at the Olympic Games

The Guardian - UK

PV Sindhu eyes title breakthrough, Ayush Shetty leads men's single charge at Australian Open 2026

Two-time Olympic-medallist PV Sindhu aims to end her title drought at the Australian Open. Rising star Ayush Shetty spearheads the men's singles campaign. Several other Indian players are competing across various categories. The tournament begins on Tuesday. Sindhu faces a favorable draw as she seeks her first BWF World Tour…

The Economic Times

Simone Biles reveals health scare after ‘almost dying’

The multiple Olympic champion said she is resting after ‘scariest experience’ of her life.

The Independent UK

KAYAK:Double delight for canoeing's comeback 'GOAT' Jess Fox

Australia's triple Olympic champion Jessica Fox has continued her extraordinary comeback to the sport by winning two World Cup golds in the Czech Republic.

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Double delight for canoeing's comeback 'GOAT' Jess Fox

Australia's triple Olympic champion Jessica Fox has continued her extraordinary comeback to the sport by winning two World Cup golds in the Czech Republic.

The Independent UK

‘I am keeping it’: Donald Trump jokes with Olympic speed skater after wearing his gold medal

President Donald Trump’s love of gold emerged once again Friday when he joked that he was “keeping” the Olympic medal of a U.S. champion speed skater.

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SWIM:Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials

Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.

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Prize pool: Olympic cash debate swirls ahead of trials

Amid growing calls for Olympic prize money, Australian swimmer Shayna Jack believes athletes are missing out on deserved financial compensation.

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The Times of India

Olympic gold medals contain at least six grams of gold, while the rest is silver; the last solid-gold medals were awarded in 1912

Olympic gold medals are not solid gold. They are mostly silver with a thin gold coating. This practice began after 1912. Solid gold medals from that era are now rare collector's items. Modern medals have a melt value of about 2,500 dollars. Their true worth comes from the history they…

The Independent UK

Olympian Victoria Pendleton: ‘I was running away from my personal life’ by pushing my body to extremes

The decorated Olympic cyclist shares her new book, The Fear Opportunity, and explains the power of doing things that scare you.

The Independent UK

Ben Askren returns to action one year after life-saving double lung transplant

The Olympic wrestler-turned-MMA champion will face UFC star Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match

The Conversation

Why are First Nations peoples so opposed to Brisbane’s Olympic stadium at Victoria Park?

Today, construction is set to begin on Brisbane’s controversial Olympic stadium in Victoria Park.

AAP

Olympic champ Kennedy fires on Diamond League return

Australia's Olympic pole vault champion Nina Kennedy soared to victory at the Rabat Diamond League, while Eleanor Patterson finished second in the high jump.

The National (Scotland)

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better

Olympic athletes are being ripped off; they need to be treated better, despite what the IOC president Kirsty Coventry thinks

The Guardian - US

Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?

As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it

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